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Kyle Goon: New AD Jim Smith gets why the Terps chose him. It’s time to show Maryland the money.
Smith is all about business — and that’s exactly what Maryland needs.
New Maryland Athletic Director Jim Smith tours the football facilities at Xfinity Center in College Park on Thursday.
(Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins)
Kyle Goon: Mike Elias is finally facing the Orioles’ issues. But it’s much too late.
It's positive to hear Mike Elias finally taking ownership of some of the Orioles' biggest shortcomings — but he should have been taking stock in the offseason, when he could have done more than he can now.
Mike Elias, executive vice president and general manager for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks to the media before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Milwaukee.
One last Preakness: Pimlico’s past looms large before demolition
Amid the rush to modernize an aging Pimlico, traditionalists feel conflicted as the track they’ve come to love for its history is about to be changed forever.
The grandstand at Pimlico Race Course after the conclusion of Preakness Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Kyle Goon: Brandon Hyde’s firing shifts all the heat to Mike Elias. He must be bolder.
Mike Elias pulled the trigger on firing his longtime manager after supporting him. Now there's no protection between him and the blame for the disastrous 2025 season.
Brandon Hyde, right, took the fall. But Mike Elias is just as responsible for the Orioles’ poor play.
Kyle Goon: The Baltimore ‘O!’ is about community pride. Don’t lecture us about it.
A Washington Post letter to the editor criticizing the Baltimore national anthem tradition for being disrespectful misses the point of what patriotism should be about.
Baltimore Orioles fans at the team’s home opening game against the Boston Red Sox in March.
As Pat Spencer scraps in the NBA playoffs, his old Loyola lacrosse teammates are loving every minute
The Maryland native and former Tewaaraton Award-winner at Loyola is now tearing up the hardwood in the NBA playoffs for the Golden State Warriors. Former Greyhounds who shared the field with him are enthralled, but not surprised.
Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) drives past Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series.
Kyle Goon: We’re only getting glimpses of the Orioles we expect. That’s everyone’s problem, especially coaches.
Wins like Sunday's 7-3 series clincher against the Angels have come too rarely. If they can be aggressive and opportunistic on offense, why can't they do it more often?
Gunnar Henderson homered during Sunday’s win over the Angels, but he has not reached his All-Star heights this season.
With a poor start and quiet bats, the Orioles’ latest loss to the Angels is painfully formulaic
Gibson gave up five runs in his third straight ugly start, and the Orioles failed to summon a response.
Kyle Gibson allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks in four innings Saturday night against the Angels.
As fans grumble about Brandon Hyde, the Orioles manager is worried about a turnaround — not his job
After a 14-23 start, the veteran skipper said he isn't happy with how the team has played but doesn't worry about being fired. GM Mike Elias’ backing “means a lot,” he said Saturday in Anaheim.
Brandon Hyde’s teams have a .463 winning percentage in seven seasons.
Tomoyuki Sugano’s great start helps Orioles bust 5-game slide against Angels
The Orioles could have hardly asked for more from Sugano, who threw 92 pitches and went deeper than any other O’s starter this year.
Tomoyuki Sugano allowed one run on three hits in 7 1/3 innings Friday night against the Angels.
Kyle Goon: Owning the Orioles’ ugly start isn’t enough. Mike Elias needs to try to save the season.
Acknowledging this shortcoming is only a tiptoe toward redemption for Elias and this front office, who need to amp up their ambition before it's too late.
General manager Mike Elias took accountability for the Orioles’ dreadful start to the season, but that is just a small step toward fixing the problem.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ backwards explanation for cutting Justin Tucker only shows they can’t be trusted
The Ravens behave like they’re above reproach. That’s simply not good enough.
Baltimore Ravens' Justin Tucker watches from the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Baltimore.
Ravens reset: Trading Mark Andrews? Prioritizing an edge defender? Answering 5 big NFL draft questions.
The Ravens’ long wait for the NFL draft is finally over. What happens next?
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, right, and coach John Harbaugh take questions at the team’s predraft news conference.
Kyle Goon: Where is the love for the Terps’ Tai Felton? He shows a blind spot in the NFL draft
In one of the most scrutinized processes in sports, somehow it feels as if NFL talent evaluators are overlooking the talented Maryland player who was one of the most productive receivers in the country last year.
Tai Felton caught 172 passes for 2,207 yards and 17 touchdowns in 46 games at Maryland.
Kyle Goon: MASN finally has a direct-to-consumer plan for Orioles fans. Thank goodness.
At long last, the Orioles and the Nationals will have a direct-to-consumer viewing option outside of cable. It's MASN’s first big step toward a brighter future and hopefully one of many.
The MASN logo is seen on a microphone during Baltimore Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde’s post-game press conference following a loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards on March 31, 2024. The Orioles lost the Angels, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon.
MASN to offer direct-to-consumer package starting Monday. As in right now.
The Orioles and Nationals are two of the final teams to offer a streaming option for people who do not subscribe to cable.
The announcement of the new streaming package comes as the Orioles and Nationals prepare to begin a series Tuesday in Washington.
Kyle Goon: Please, Steelers, sign Aaron Rodgers. The results would be hilarious.
The Steelers are so desperate for a quarterback that they might sign Rodgers. It would end in pain for the team — and hilarity for everyone else.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 and Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on as head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets embrace after the game at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Kyle Goon: Instead of an ace, the Orioles bought depth. That approach is hurting them.
The Orioles struck out on Corbin Burnes but, instead of grabbing up another ace, they spent their free agency on uninspiring depth pieces. The shortcomings of that strategy show up especially when Baltimore needs to rely on that depth to win.
Charlie Morton surrendered five earned runs in five innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.
Maryland’s Shyanne Sellers selected 17th in WNBA draft by Golden State Valkyries
Four-year Terps standout will head to a new franchise out west, taken in the second round by the expansion team.
Shyanne Sellers poses for a photo with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the 17th pick.
Kyle Goon: The fate of Terps football — and much more — is riding on freshman Malik Washington
Few programs have as much riding on a freshman’s success as the Terps.
Malik Washington became the first freshman under Maryland coach Mike Locksley to speak with reporters. That underscores how important the QB is to the future of not just the football team but the athletic department.
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